Throughout the superstar-centered era in Los Angeles, fans of the LA Clippers have never truly witnessed a player arrive at the peak of his prime, dominate, and then decline. Paul George was the closest, but he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, saving the Clippers from a disaster. However, Kawhi Leonard, the two-time champion who wanted George in LA the most, appears to be hanging on to his best years by a thread.
Leonard’s numbers this season look exceptional. Any 34-year-old averaging 21.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, shooting 47.1% from the floor, would be cherished and praised for still showing up at a high level.